Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University Open Joint Battery Research Center to Secure Global EV Leadership
Center constructed with a scale of 901m2 spanning three floors, comprising seven research labs
- Center constructed with a scale of 901m2 spanning three floors, comprising seven research labs
Collaboration to undertake 22 joint research projects focused on four key divisions, including lithium metal and solid-state batteries
Introduction of advanced research infrastructure, such as precision battery analysis equipment, enabling mass-production-oriented research and development
SEOUL, South Korea, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced the inauguration of its Joint Battery Research Center with Seoul National University (SNU). - This collaborative effort between the Group and SNU aims to advance battery technologies and foster industry-academia cooperation to establish global leadership in the battery field.
- The opening ceremony of the Joint Battery Research Center took place at SNU's main campus and was attended by esteemed guests, including Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group; Yong Wha Kim, President and Chief Technology Officer of Hyundai Motor Group; Heung Soo Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Strategy Office of Hyundai Motor Group; and Chang Hwan Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of Battery Development Center of Hyundai Motor Group.
- Through pioneering joint research and development efforts, we hope to empower all researchers to lead the way in propelling the transition to electrification of the mobility industry."